Accountant Senior I/II Job ID #: 29784 Location: TX-HOUSTON Functional Area: Accounting Position Type: Full Time Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No Education Required: Bachelors Degree RC/Department: 6209 -PPL - ACCOUNTING :KMI Position Description DESCRIPTION:The ideal candidate is degreed with solid accounting experience, has a strong working knowledge of the energy industry and is able to work with the accounting team and all levels of staff and management to handle or assist with various accounting & finance functions in the liquids terminal business. Candidates with strong analytical skills and a preference for a challenging and fast-paced work environment will be successful in this position.
Perform and assist with monthly close procedures for the SE region including monthly customer invoicing for assigned business and preparation of various journal entries
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements
Understand revenue and expense accounting recognition principles
Understand and apply Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls
Review and analyze contracts that relate to the recording of revenue for the region. Understand KM’s ASC 606 and 842 reporting requirements and prepare schedules for quarterly ASC 606 backlog calculations
Maintain butane blending inventory valuation including monthly sales, related RINs obligations, COGS, butane hedging entries and all related journal entries and schedules
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as requested by management and corporate accounting
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
Perform other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution is required
5-7+ years of GL accounting experience
Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to solve complex problems through solution oriented analysis and cost effective solutions
Exhibit a high degree of initiative and ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision
Must possess and demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to organize work effectively, prioritize daily work (individual and department, as applicable), reprioritize on short notice, and maintain strict confidentiality
Must be able to successfully perform multiple tasks simultaneously, while maintaining a high quality of work product
Ability to work overtime during high volume periods, including but not limited to month/quarter/year end close
A team player who also works well independently, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules
Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel and Access
Working knowledge of Lawson preferred
Working experience in the Oil and Gas industry preferred
Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidateKinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
